Book Feature: Journey Kwantu, Domestic Terror, Before the Coffee Gets Cold

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that a judicial commission of inquiry will probe the allegations that KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Spies, prosecutors, magistrates and police officers. These are among the figures a judicial commission of inquiry will focus on following an…

In one of the world’s most unequal countries, Novo Nordisk is taking a stand for health equity. Focused on education and access, the company is launching a campaign to address obesity and related diseases in South Africa. With nearly half the population affected, they’re working with the Health Ministry and…

Despite reports of President Trump largely ignoring Special Envoy to the US Mcebisi Jonas, President Ramaphosa remains “satisfied” with his performance in Washington. Global Affairs expert Dr Terence McNamee breaks down what this says about U.S.–South Africa relations, and how Jonas still represents a key diplomatic move.

From cradle to career, Afrika Tikkun is transforming young lives across South Africa. Since 1994, the NPO has provided education, healthcare, and skills development to help youth not just survive, but thrive. Phemelo speaks to Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Nellie Zembe about the organisation’s mission, impact, and how every donation…

Did you ever find yourself humming a tune from an advert long after it aired? In this fun and nostalgic music feature, musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal joins Phemelo in studio to unpack the power of music in advertising. From Marvin Gaye’s Heard It Through the Grapevine to Lira’s Feel…